Do Circumstances Make the Man in Talmage Sermon
Chicago October 5 The sermon contrasts the views that circumstances create success with the opposite that character and effort drive achievement. It argues that great spiritual usefulness and opportunity come to all true Christians, citing Roosevelt McKinley Edison and others as examples of preparation meeting chance.
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James Marion Sims
Thomas A. Edison
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William Winn
Stephen Merritt
John G. Woolley
John J. Ingalls
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Paul
Opportunity as a call to Christian service and sacrifice
A sermon urges preparation and sacrifice to seize great opportunities for Christian work. It quotes Edison and other figures to show effort, then warns that missed chances, past sins, and neglect can prevent recognition of opportunities. It calls listeners to accept Christ now, citing personal salvation and public duty.
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Senator Preston
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Wat and the Shark in Natal A Tale of Courage
In Natal a twelve year old English boy Wat sneers at a black schoolmaster and trespasses near a reef. A shark traps him in a wrecked ship, and the brave schoolmaster Jan de Jongh dives in to rescue him, killing the shark. The boy learns humility and vows to return to class.
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Weekly Free Press Ad Claims 96 Columns of News
An appeal promotes the Weekly Free Press offering 96 columns of news weekly for a year at $1.00. It claims no Vermont paper matches its amount of news and urges readers to provide a neighbor's name to receive a sample copy.
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Vermont
Free Press
Understanding the Army Rank of General in U S History
An analysis correcting common errors about army ranks. It explains that true general is an honorary rank awarded by Congress, held only by a few historical figures such as Grant and Sherman, with lieutenant general as the top active rank. It notes Washington's status, how commander in chief is defined, and contrasts army and navy promotions.
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New York Press
Mannerisms of Some Men in Public Life
A London Tatler excerpt discusses how politicians reveal idiosyncrasies in public, noting Lord Beaconsfield and other orators. It describes facial tics, eyeglass use, and stagecraft as tells of character, with emphasis on how audience perception shapes political persona.
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Simy
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Mr. Charmerla
Fle
Loudon
Reflections and Romance From a Dated New York Press Fragment
A potpourri of romantic lines and satirical quips from a New York Press fragment. It juxtaposes a lovers exchange of declarations with biting proverbs on gender and ambition, including lines about devotion, gold, and “anthracite,” framed by a note on writing and the limits of logic.
Postmaster Named for Waterbury Centre Vermont
Washington, Get and Willis FH. Marshall was appointed postmaster at Waterbury Centre Vermont yesterday. The notice mentions a tonic as a cure for tiredness.
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Willis FH. Marshall
Waterbury Centre
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